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You are here: Home / Daily News / 3 Things To Know About Browns Fullback Andy Janovich

3 Things To Know About Browns Fullback Andy Janovich

By Rocco Nuosci March 17, 2020 @Noush9602

Denver Broncos fullback Andy Janovich (32) during the NFL regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, November 18, 2018, at StubHub Center in Carson, CA.
(Photo by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire)

 

The coronavirus has taken a lot from sports fans in the last two weeks.

March Madness was cancelled, the NBA and NHL seasons are on hold, European soccer leagues are suspended, and the start of baseball season won’t come until mid-May at the earliest.

Needless to say, it’s been tough times.

One thing COVID-19 hasn’t taken, though, is NFL free agency.

Despite a huge lull in the sports world, free agency has done its best to keep us busy.

The Cleveland Browns have been especially active, making a trio of splash moves on Monday.

On Tuesday, the Browns were active yet again.

The front office decided to take a flyer on Bronco’s fullback Andy Janovich in exchange for just a seventh-round draft pick.

Broncos trading FB Andy Janovich to Browns for 7th rounder in 2021, per source. Janovich became expendable with new Shurmur offense that doesn't use strict FB. Elway listens to coaches and finds players who fits scheme. Another example of synergy between Elway-Fangio. #9sports

— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) March 17, 2020

The Browns practically never used a traditional fullback in 2019.

So far in 2020, they have added two fullbacks to the roster.

Johnny Stanton signed with the club back in late-January.

We've signed FB Johnny Stanton

Details » https://t.co/ef6LNgUYWT pic.twitter.com/m8gA3lDmr0

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) January 28, 2020

Why the need to add two fullbacks to the roster?

It seems unlikely that both Stanton and Janovich make the roster, but Kevin Stefanski did say in a Reddit AMA (ask me anything) that he likes the fullback position.

“I have a healthy respect for the full back position. I think it gives you some versatility – because the defense has a hard time knowing whether we’ll be in a one-back, two-back or empty set. In addition, and maybe most importantly, the full back brings a physical aspect to our football team, which is very important to me.”

The Vikings utilized a variety of formations that included fullbacks in their offense last season.

So, it’s possible we see a healthy dose of Janovich throughout the season if he beats out Stanton.

That begs the question, who exactly is Andy Janovich?

 

1. He’s Old School

 

It’s a bit of a cliché that fullbacks are old-school. But clichés can prove true sometimes right?

In this case, it does.

Jeff Legwold of ESPN wrote an excellent article on Andy Janovich last summer based on his humble background.

Janovich drives a blue 2000 Dodge pickup truck with nearly 200,000 miles on it.

In the piece, Janovich talks about where his quiet, hardworking mentality comes from and how it shapes who he is today.

Janovich is a sixth-round draft pick that has all of 13 carries in his NFL career.

That’s not exactly going to shoot any egos through the roof, but I get the feeling Janovich wouldn’t let that happen even if he led the league in rushing.

Cliché aside, this the kind of workhorse you want leading the charge for Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt.

Oh, and protecting Baker Mayfield.

This is how you pick up the blitz, Andy Janovich (No.32) pic.twitter.com/AhpmMRb7Oj

— Steve Palazzolo (@PFF_Steve) October 2, 2018

 

2. He Can Wrestle

 

On top of being a good fullback, Janovich is a two-time state champion wrestler.

Back in high school in Nebraska, he won the state title twice from 2010-2012 while amassing a total record of 99-0.

So far we have an undefeated state champion wrestler who plays fullback professionally and drives a 2000 Dodge pickup truck.

Hard to imagine Cleveland disliking this guy.

 

3. He Likes Busch Light

 

Let’s go back to that Legwold article for a second.

We know Janovich drives a humble car, but certainly, there must be something he splurges on, right?

Nope.

He says he spends his money on Busch Light, chew, and hunting gear.

Unbelievable.

So long as he proves he can play come training camp, the Browns may have just found the perfect, cheap option at fullback.  

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Filed Under: Daily NewsTagged With: Andy Janovich, Cleveland Browns

About Rocco Nuosci

I have been in broadcast media for the last 6 years and have a passion for creating quality, attention-grabbing content. I have worked as a sports talk show host as well as a producer at 1590 WAKR AM in Akron, OH, for the past 2 years. Prior to that, I was Sports Director of WZIP at The University of Akron and was responsible for all content from the sports department, including both video for the website as well as on-air audio. I am also a part of the video and gameday production team for the Akron Rubberducks Baseball Club

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  1. Kevin Bowen says

    April 15, 2020 at 2:37 pm

    I like the Browns aquiring Andy Janovich gives offense even more options.Mayfield must be chomping at the bit having all these weapons.
    GO BROWNS 2020

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